NOT LISTED FOR SALE

22 Jean Place Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Estimated Value: $1,656,000 - $2,016,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
6.55 Acres

Last Sold December 29, 2022

Last sale price $1,550,000

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,163/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 6.55 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Bernardsville Middle School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2022

Fondly referred to as "Le Refuge". Subtle opulence defines this majestic colonial poised hillside on the Bernardsville Mountain. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, the landscape resembles that of a nature preserve with custom lighting, stone patios, blooming gardens, outdoor fireplaces and a trickling waterfall. The house itself is characterized by solid masonry and elaborate stone detail. Distinctive features include a slate roof, sizable rooms, beamed ceilings, hardwood and radiant stone floors. A private primary suite exudes warmth and intimacy with a resort style bathroom and wood burning fireplace. Wrought with architectural detail, the second story living quarters is completed by three additional bedrooms, two additional recently renovated full baths, and a large laundry room. The recently finished basement incorporates a media room, a game room, a lounge area, and lots of extra storage space. Countryside estate living just minutes from excellent schools, NJ transit, upscale shops, and fine dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JOAN PORTER

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY Brokerage Phone: 908-565-0565 Listed on: 12/28/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

JILL FAHERTY

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,020

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6.55 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Bedwell Elementary School
  • Bernardsvillems Middle School
  • Bernards High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2703-00028-0000-00058-0001-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,020

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Directions: Route 202 to Douglas, right onto Charles and right onto Jean Place.
  • I D: 5195494
  • First Name: JOAN
  • First Name3: JILL
  • First Name4: KAREN
  • Last Name: PORTER
  • Last Name3: FAHERTY
  • Last Name4: LEMKE
  • Office Phone3: 289595
  • Office Phone4: 908-696-8600
  • Attribution Contact: 908-565-0565
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookElec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, OvnWElec, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Leisure, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x17
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 25x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x8
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 20x15
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Foyer
  • Other Room3 Dim: 20x15
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Phone: 908-719-2500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence
  • Roof Description: Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: From Furnace

Schools

  • High School: Bernards HS
  • Middle Jr High School: BernardsvilleMS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 6.55AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 6.55

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 24020
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2703-00028-0000-00058-0001-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.098
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Bedwell

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2022
Closed on
Dec 22, 2022
Sold by
Waters Wendelyn L
Bought by
Easter Kim and Easter Joon Yu
Seller's Agent
JOAN PORTER
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
Buyer's Agent
JILL FAHERTY
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-8.82%
Current Estimated Value
$1,879,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$329,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$676,238
Interest Rate
6.27%
Estimated Equity
$1,203,092

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2015
Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Donato Elaine
Bought by
Waters Wendelyn L
Seller's Agent
JILL CANNAN
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
Buyer's Agent
Mary Grant
RE/MAX HERITAGE PROPERTIES
Sold Price
$1,299,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1996
Sold by
Connelly Ronald
Bought by
Donato Elaine and Thomas William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1989
Sold by
Connollu Ronald C and Connollu Marie H
Bought by
Connolly Mrie H
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Easter Kim $1,550,000 --
Waters Wendelyn L $1,299,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Donato Elaine $975,000 --
Connolly Mrie H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Easter Kim $700,000
Previous Owner Donato Elaine $780,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/29/2022 12/29/22 Sold $1,550,000 -8.8% --
12/29/2022 12/29/22 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2022 12/28/22 For Sale $1,700,000 +30.9% --
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Sold $1,299,000 -- -- View Prior Sale
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $27,683 $1,535,800 $788,100 $747,700
2024 $27,683 $1,416,000 $722,900 $693,100
2023 $26,812 $1,334,600 $681,600 $653,000
2022 $23,975 $1,166,100 $636,200 $529,900
2021 $24,020 $1,144,900 $636,200 $508,700
2020 $23,464 $1,115,200 $636,200 $479,000
2019 $24,862 $1,219,900 $667,700 $552,200
2018 $24,453 $1,228,200 $685,700 $542,500
2017 $24,546 $1,273,800 $708,200 $565,600
2016 $23,870 $1,272,400 $708,200 $564,200
2015 $24,482 $1,332,700 $730,700 $602,000
2014 $23,828 $1,302,800 $730,700 $572,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3822334

Garden State MLS

APN: 03-00028-0000-00058-01